Tex.
Gov't Code Section 776.004
Duties
(a)
The committee shall:(1)
facilitate the exchange of information so that each member agency is informed of committee plans, recommendations, and proposals for research, education, and implementation of activities to:(A)
prevent, detect, assess, monitor, contain, and control or eradicate invasive species; and(B)
reduce environmental and economic threats and threats to human health from invasive species; and(2)
provide a forum for developing coordinated interagency strategies and policies for invasive species control.(a-1)
The committee may:(1)
serve as a catalyst for cooperation between state agencies in the area of invasive species control;(2)
facilitate governmental efforts, including efforts of local governments and special districts, to prevent and manage invasive species;(3)
make recommendations to state agencies regarding research, technology transfer, and management actions related to invasive species control;(4)
provide technical information and input to regional and national invasive species control coordination efforts, including the National Invasive Species Management Plan;(5)
facilitate the review of committee technical decisions and work product by specialists and interested persons; and(6)
report as needed to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives on committee plans, work product, and accomplishments.(b)
Each member agency of the committee shall:(1)
coordinate the agency’s invasive species control activities with the committee and relevant coordinating bodies, including the National Invasive Species Council;(2)
share with the committee the agency’s technical expertise related to invasive species;(3)
advise the committee of known invasive species threats to natural and agricultural resources; and(4)
cooperate, to the extent allowed by law, in initiatives to obtain appropriations and grants for invasive species control.
Source:
Section 776.004 — Duties, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.776.htm#776.004
(accessed Apr. 29, 2024).